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- Dictionaryrevocation/ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃn/
noun
- 1. the official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise: "for those who break the law, revocation of their liquor licence may result"
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Oct 24, 2012 · The meaning of REVOCATION is an act or instance of revoking.
REVOCATION definition: 1. the act of saying officially that an agreement, law, etc. is no longer in effect: 2. the act of…. Learn more.
Revocation is a noun form of the verb revoke, which means to take back, withdraw, or cancel. Revoke and revocation are typically used in the context of officially taking back or cancelling some kind of right, status, or privilege that has already been given or approved.
When revocation happens, a privilege, title, or status is removed from someone. If the library revokes your library card, you can no longer take out library books — that's a type of revocation. If a restaurant is dirty, that could result in the revocation of its health license.
REVOCATION meaning: 1. the act of saying officially that an agreement, law, etc. is no longer in effect: 2. the act of…. Learn more.
1. the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation. 2. (Law) a. the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will. b. the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc. revocatory adj.
Definition of 'revocation' revocation in British English. (ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən ) noun. 1. the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation. 2. a. the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will. b. the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms.
Revocation Definition. A revoking or being revoked; cancellation; repeal; annulment. An annulment or withdrawal of a conferred power or of a statute; a withdrawal of an offer by the one doing the offering; invalidation by the testator of a will, either by superseding it with a new one, or by destroying it.
Definition of revocation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
revocation / ˌrɛvəˈkeɪʃən / n. the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation; the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp a will; the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc; revocatory / ˈrɛvəkətərɪ-trɪ / adj
